10 Most Horrifying Deaths of Kings

VOICE OVER: Peter DeGiglio WRITTEN BY: George Pacheco

Royal deaths that will send a shiver down your spine... Join us as we explore history's most gruesome and disturbing final moments of monarchs! From lethal elixirs to battlefield mishaps, these rulers met grisly fates that continue to fascinate historians. Discover how power, betrayal, and sometimes pure bad luck led to these shocking royal demises. Our countdown includes Emperor Valerian's alleged gold drinking torture, King Edmund Ironside's bathroom assassination, Henry VIII's explosive corpse, Emperor Qin Shi Huang's mercury poisoning, and Edward II's notorious red-hot poker execution. Are these macabre tales historical fact or embellished legend? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! read more...

10 Most Horrifying Deaths of Kings

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